Your Very Merry Christmas Party begins as you receive a Party wristband, which allows for a whole evening of fun in the Magic Kingdom! The main entrance looks festive with holiday decor. You stop for a Party guide map before picking up your Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom souvenir card. Next, the Main Street bypass beckons again this year with some fun holiday photo opportunities and a first Christmas treat! And there is a nice variety of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party merchandise to choose from this year.

Special Character Meet and Greets

Your first character stop is to meet Jack Skellington as Sandy Claws, he is one of the most popular characters of the Party! Next, we head to see the Seven Dwarfs, Scrooge McDuck with Donald Duck and talking Mickey Mouse. Daisy and Minnie are in their holiday finest, and the Country Bears are out and about in Frontierland. There is even more character fun to be found here!

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade

“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” as you enjoy this holiday tradition from two different angles – Christmas Tree Point with a view of Cinderella Castle and Town Square with a view of the Christmas tree! Snow falls on Main Street as parade characters including Mickey and Minnie, Anna, Elsa & Olaf, Cinderella and many others join perennial favorite toy soldiers, the prancing reindeer and Santa Claus himself for this joyous procession!

Holiday Wishes Fireworks: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season

This fireworks spectacular lights up the sky over the Magic Kingdom and Cinderella Castle. The show is a combination of six “acts”: The Spirit of the Season, The Spirit of Holiday Wonder, The Spirit of Sharing Hearth and Family, The Spirit of Holiday Childhood Fantasies, The Holiday Spirit in Each of Us, and Christmas All Around Us. Experience all of its splendor including the amazing 180 degree fireworks finale!

Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration

Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Pluto join Daisy Duck on the Cinderella Castle stage in the second year of “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration” show as they try to figure out where Donald is – he isn’t tech savvy! Once Donald appears, the fun begins. Disney friends begin arriving, including Clarabelle Cow, Woody and Jessie, Chip and Dale, and Mickey and Minnie in special costumes! There is bell ringing, fantastic projections on Cinderella Castle and much more in this spectacular show that can’t be missed. Watch until the end as the Christmas lights on Cinderella Castle illuminate during the finale!

Very Merry Party Scenes

You make your our way through the Magic Kingdom and stop for reindeer and polar bears dancing at Club Tinsel. You enjoy projections around the park and take an extended look at the holiday treats – including a number of different cookies, hot chocolate, sparkling cider with chocolates and more! And then you take a stroll down Main Street, enjoying a last look at the holiday decor, tree and Cinderella Castle as your Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party ends.

It’s really “Not-So-Scary” as you enter the Magic Kingdom for your Halloween Party night! After donning your Party wristband, it’s time to pick up a map and treat bag. Once inside the park, you stop for your first treats at the Market Street location behind Main Street. Next, your first meet and greet is with the immensely popular Jack and Sally in Liberty Square. You follow up with the Seven Dwarfs, Minnie, Donald & Daisy and Goofy in Storybook Circus; Pooh and friends in Fantasyland and Talking Mickey Mouse in Town Square Theater!

Headless Horseman

“Beware, the Headless Horseman is here!” proclaims the announcer as the famed rider from Sleepy Hollow emerges from the darkness holding an illuminated jack-o-lantern in his gloved hand. Shot from four angles in Main Street and Town Square.

Zootopia Party Patrol

Nick Wilde & Judy Hopps join other members of the Zootopia Party Patrol to entertain guests on Main Street and Town Square before Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade.

Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade

“Make sure to get lots of treats!”, Mickey proclaims as Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade kicks off. It’s really not so scary as popular characters ranging from Mickey and Minnie to Maleficent and Jafar bookend this lively parade. Returning favorites include the grave diggers, ballroom dancers and two pirate ships, one with Jack Sparrow and Captain Barbossa and the other with Captain Hook, Peter and Wendy!

HalloWishes Fireworks

Your “Ghost Host” guides you through this feast of sights and sounds, as vibrant bursts of color combine with dazzling projections to light up the night. These Party exclusive fireworks are not a trick, but a spooktacular Halloween treat!

Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular

The Sanderson Sisters return to the mortal world for one mischievous Halloween night. This vibrant show includes Dr. Facilier, Oogie Boogie, Maleficent, Lady Tremaine and other villains bringing gifts for the special Party potion! Shot from two camera angles.

Trick or Treating / Haunted Exit Scenes

End your night with trick-or-treating in the last hour of your Party. You stop at treat trails including at the Enchanted Tiki Room and Stitch’s Great Escape, which has themed pumpkins to admire. Projections at the entrance to Tomorrowland have never looked better. Gaze one last time at the decorations on Main Street and outside the Magic Kingdom as you end your Party night.

Your Very Merry Christmas Party begins as you receive your Party wristband, which allows for a whole evening of fun in the Magic Kingdom! The main entrance is festooned with cheerful holiday decor. We stop for a Party guide map before heading to a new location this year, the Main Street bypass near Town Square Theater. This area has special Christmas photo opportunities and a first holiday treat! We next meet Talking Mickey Mouse, dressed in his holiday finery. New this year are Nick & Judy from Zootopia in Tomorrowland. Other characters we meet include Donald Duck, Scrooge McDuck, Daisy Duck, Minnie Mouse and Jack Skellington as Sandy Claws!

A Frozen Holiday Wish (Castle Lighting)

Anna, Elsa, Olaf and Kristoff add their own twist on the Cinderella Castle lighting in “A Frozen Holiday Wish”. Visiting from Arrendelle, Olaf wonders if there is anyone who can light the castle. With some nudging, Elsa uses her “fractally powers” to bring ice and snow to Cinderella Castle, which transforms into a splendorous, shimmering delight.

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade

“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” as you enjoy this holiday tradition from the best parade spot in the Magic Kingdom, Christmas Tree Point! Mickey proclaims “It’s my favorite time of the year” as he joins Minnie atop a Christmas tree float. Characters including Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Peter Pan, Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope, along with Elsa, Anna and Olaf help celebrate the season. Perennial favorites include the gingerbread men, reindeer, toy soldiers, Goofy’s Candy Company and Santa Claus himself!

Holiday Wishes Fireworks: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season

This fireworks spectacular lights up the sky over the Magic Kingdom and Cinderella Castle. The show is a combination of six “acts”: The Spirit of the Season, The Spirit of Holiday Wonder, The Spirit of Sharing Hearth and Family, The Spirit of Holiday Childhood Fantasies, The Holiday Spirit in Each of Us, and Christmas All Around Us. Experience all of its splendor including the amazing 180 degree fireworks finale!

Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration

Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Pluto join Daisy Duck on the Cinderella Castle stage in the NEW “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration” show as they try to figure out where Donald is – he isn’t tech savvy! Once Donald appears, the fun begins. Disney friends begin arriving, including Clarabelle Cow, Woody and Jessie, Peter Pan with Wendy, and Mickey and Minnie in special costumes! There is bell ringing, fantastic projections on Cinderella Castle and much more in this spectacular show that can’t be missed.

Very Merry Party Scenes

We make our our way through the Magic Kingdom, admiring holiday lighting in Tomorrowland. Reindeer and polar bears dance at Club Tinsel. We enjoy some holiday treats, with many being new this year – no longer just snickerdoodles and hot chocolate, there are more choices than ever. We make our way down Main Street, taking a lingering look at the Christmas tree, which is up again early this year. Our Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party night ends where it began, in front of the Main Street Train Station.

It’s really “Not-So-Scary” as you enter the Magic Kingdom for your Halloween Party night! After donning your Party wristband, it’s time to pick up a map and treat bag. Once inside the park, you stop for your first treats in the new Market Street location behind Main Street. Next, it’s time to meet Jack and Sally at their new location in the gazebo in Liberty Square. You follow that up with Talking Mickey Mouse at Town Square Theater and Donald, Minnie and all Seven Dwarfs in Storybook Circus! Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet meet guests while donning Halloween costumes in Fantasyland.

Headless Horseman

“Beware, the Headless Horseman is here!” proclaims the announcer as the famed rider from Sleepy Hollow emerges from the darkness holding an illuminated jack-o-lantern in his gloved hand. Shot from multiple angles in Frontierland and Town Square

Zootopia Party Patrol

Nick Wilde & Judy Hopps join other members of the Zootopia Party Patrol (formerly the Creepa Crew) to entertain guests on Main Street and Town Square before Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade.

Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade

“Make sure to get lots of treats!”, Mickey proclaims as Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade kicks off. No tricks can be found here, just a lot of popular Disney characters to delight young and old alike. Winnie the Pooh, Aladdin, Jasmine, and other favorites can be found hiding behind their Halloween masks. Wendy is tied up on the pirate ship, while Peter Pan is ready to battle Captain Hook! New this year is Vanellope on the candy float. It is a delightful combination of childhood favorite characters and villainous fun. Back as always is the esteemed Grave Digger Precision Drill Team and so much more!

Celebrate The Magic Villains Segment

Added only for the Halloween season, this villains segment of the Celebrate the Magic projection show offers some of Disney’s most dastardly villains, with Chernabog heralding in the the likes of Ursula and Maleficent, the Mistress of all Evil herself. Maleficent first appears in human form before her dragon likeness conjures up flames on Cinderella Castle.

Happy HalloWishes Fireworks

Your “Ghost Host” guides you through this feast of sights and sounds, as vibrant bursts of color combine with dazzling projections to light up the night. View the 180 degree fireworks finale in all it’s splendor (recorded from multiple angles). These Party exclusive fireworks are not a trick, but a spooktacular Halloween treat!

Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular

The Sanderson Sisters return to the mortal world for one mischievous Halloween night. Includes: Dr. Facilier, Oogie Boogie, Maleficent, Lady Tremaine and other villains bringing gifts for the special Party potion! Shot from multiple camera angles.

Trick or Treating / Haunted Exit Scenes

The Monstrous Scream-A-Ween Ball is going strong in Tomorrowland, while the Haunted Mansion across the Magic Kingdom offers a more eerie presence. Pirates of the Caribbean is again a treat location this year, and the tower clock with skeleton projection makes for a spooky hidden Mickey. Take a stroll down a colorful Main Street U.S.A. with Halloween lighting effects and window displays! The scarecrows in Town Square bid you goodbye before we take one last lingering look. Carved pumpkins above the Main Street Train Station spell out “See Ya Real Soon” as your Halloween Party night concludes.

Your Very Merry Christmas Party begins as you receive your Party wristband, which allows for a whole evening of fun in the Magic Kingdom! Christmas decor, including a festive floral Mickey head shaped like an ornament, sets the mood for a perfect night. The Magic Kingdom Christmas tree is up already, which is rare so early in the season. We stop for a Party guide map before heading to Storybook Circus, where many of the most popular characters meet! Daisy Duck, Minnie Mouse, Scrooge McDuck and Donald Duck in their holiday costumes help add the “merry” to the Party. And Jack Skellington as Sandy Claws shows us around his new Storybook Circus location! Our last stop is meeting Mickey Mouse in his holiday finery, talking to us at Town Square Theater.

A Frozen Holiday Wish (Castle Lighting)

Anna, Elsa, Olaf and Kristoff add their own twist on the Cinderella Castle lighting in “A Frozen Holiday Wish”. Visiting from Arrendelle, Olaf wonders if there is anyone who can light the castle. With some nudging, Elsa uses her “fractally powers” to bring ice and snow to Cinderella Castle, which transforms into a splendorous, shimmering delight.

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade

“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” as you enjoy this holiday tradition from the best parade spot in the Magic Kingdom, Christmas Tree Point! Mickey proclaims “It’s my favorite time of year” as he joins Minnie atop a Christmas tree float. New this year is Vanellope driving a gingerbread car. Back again are the “Frozen” characters, Anna & Elsa, Olaf and Kristoff, along with classic characters that include the Seven Dwarfs and Pooh characters. Perennial favorites include the gingerbread men, reindeer, toy soldiers and Santa Claus himself!

Celebrate The Magic! (Holiday Finale)

The holiday segment of the new “Celebrate The Magic!” projection show features Cinderella Castle as a large gift just waiting to be unwrapped! Once the gift opens, the castle is shown in various forms – including as a gingerbread house, the Walt Disney World 25th Anniversary castle cake, and you’ll even catch a glimpse of Santa and his reindeer!

Holiday Wishes Fireworks: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season

This fireworks spectacular lights up the sky over the Magic Kingdom and Cinderella Castle. The show is a combination of six “acts”: The Spirit of the Season, The Spirit of Holiday Wonder, The Spirit of Sharing Hearth and Family, The Spirit of Holiday Childhood Fantasies, The Holiday Spirit in Each of Us, and Christmas All Around Us. Experience all of its splendor from multiple angles and fully enjoy the 180 degree fireworks finale!

Celebrate the Season Show

The Castle forecourt is never as festive as during this “joyous celebration” that features some of your favorite characters! Goofy dresses as Santa, and Minnie gets to open the present that Mickey gave her (he even dresses as a Nutcracker soldier). Sing along to jubilant Christmas carols in a segment which culminates in an explosive ending. New for 2015 are polar bears, replacing the horses that have been in the show for so long.

Very Merry Party Scenes

We stop for some complimentary holiday treats before making our way through the park to admire holiday lighting in Tomorrowland and Frontierland. One of Santa’s reindeer is meeting in Adventureland, a memorable moment in our night. We take a lingering look at Cinderella Castle in ice, which is accentuated by the lit turrets this year. Never has the castle looked more spectacular for the holidays! We walk down Main Street, taking in the holiday lights, windows and gaze upon the Christmas tree, so beautifully lit and adorned for Christmas. Our Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party night ends where it began, in front of the Main Street Train Station.

July 2015 Featured Items:

We hope everyone is having a great summer and keeping cool. This month we are spotlighting classic Epcot Center by featuring our Epcot Center Historical Collection. For those that were able to experience early Epcot, these titles will bring back nostalgic memories of all the classic attractions, shows and pavilions. For new fans it’s a chance to experience the very best of vintage Epcot Center. Click the covers below for full information on each title.

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We attended the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for 2014, and are already looking forward to one more! There are some changes from last year, and we wanted to share some tips for enjoying the Party this year. The Party we attended had VERY light crowds, that won’t usually be the case.

Here are our tips! Many are similar to previous years, but a few have changed. You can also watch us talk about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Mousesteps Weekly #115!

Order Tickets Early. Halloween night is already sold out, and other dates may end up the same. In addition, some dates offer advance purchase discounts.

Arrive Early. While Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party begins at 7:00 p.m., guests can enter at 4:00 p.m. and enjoy the Magic Kingdom for a few hours before the Party even starts!

Prioritize What You Want to Do. Are you interested in characters? Rides? Trick-or-Treating? 5 hours isn’t a long time when it comes to everything that is available to do, including Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade and HalloWishes. Decide what is most important. We stood in line earlier than the Party started for Jack & Sally, only using about 15 of our Party minutes in line (but nearly an hour and a half before that). The Seven Dwarfs Line can also be long during the evening, so we will visit them early next Party.

Pick Up Your Special Sorcerer’s of the Magic Kingdom Card. This souvenir card will make a nice momento from the Party, and can be picked up at the Fire Station beginning at 4:00 p.m.

See the Second Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade. The second parade is always less busy than the first. Many guests leave after HalloWishes, allowing for a much less busy parade route. Changes to the parade this year include the addition of Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope. Don’t miss the Headless Horseman!

Watch Mickey’s Boo-to-You Parade in Frontierland. While we often watch it in Town Square, I actually like to see it in Frontierland the best if just for fun, since the parade passes there first. By the time it arrives in Town Square (as seen in the videos below), another 15 minutes have passed, which also means 15 less Party minutes!

Visit Talking Mickey in His Halloween Costume. Mickey is dressed in his Halloween finest (we thought he might not be since he didn’t dress in Christmas attire last year), and he even has some Halloween jokes to share! He taught us his Zombie Goofy moves.

Adults Can Trick or Treat. Trick-or-Treating doesn’t have to be just a childhood memory. While we didn’t spend much time on the treat trails during the first Party, it is fun to collect some candy along with the kids.

Wear Your Best Costume! Up until maybe a few years ago, not that many costumes were worn at the early Parties, it was something saved more for the Halloween time-frame. That isn’t the case anymore. Adults and kids alike dress in Disney and non-Disney themes. There were a lot of Anna and Elsa outfits at the first Party, along with a myriad of other costumes.

See the Villains Mix and Mingle Live on Stage After Dark. Right now, it is light during the first show. But as September progresses, that should change. The lighting effects really make the show, and you will want to see them! There are only 3 shows each night this year, down from four last year. There is also no mixing and mingling with characters in this location, the available villains are at Club Villain (including Cruella DeVil, Lady Tremaine, Dr. Facilier and Judge Frollo).

Arrive Early for HalloWishes to Watch Celebrate the Magic. Hallowishes begins at 9:30 p.m., with Celebrate the Magic beginning at 9:15 p.m. We recommend standing back from Cinderella Castle to enjoy the perimeter fireworks, but close enough to see the castle projections – our favorite spot is in the middle of Main Street near Casey’s Corner.

Visit Club Villain. New this year at the Diamond Horseshoe, Club Villain allows guests to meet and dance with many of their favorite villains! We also enjoyed the artwork and atmosphere in the Diamond Horseshoe. Young kids may prefer the Monstrous Scream-O-Ween Ball in Tomorrowland.

Specialty Treats Are Available. If candy isn’t enough, then other treats can be found at locations around the Magic Kingdom. They are listed in the guide map! This year, Storybook Treats serves Candy Corn Ice Cream; Gaston’s Tavern sells Ghost Cupcakes; and outdoor carts sell Cotton Candy Candy Corn, among other goodies. If you want regular food, some restaurants do stay open until midnight, but not all – check the guide map for times.

Stay Late. The last hour of the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is the least busy hour, and worth staying up for. If you want to take photos like we did on Main Street, you have until around 1:00 a.m. Use the time after midnight to check out the themed pumpkins on Main Street!

Guests can also pay an extra $99 for the Villain’s Sinister Soiree: A Wicked Takeover of Cinderella Castle. That is in addition to the Party ticket, and includes viewing for Mickey’s Boo-to-You Parade and HalloWishes – along with a dessert party with villains inside Cinderella Castle. We will not be attending that this year.

Tickets can be currently be purchased for these dates:

September 1, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 2014

October 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, 2014

We always enjoy Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!

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Halloween at Walt Disney World (Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2014) – Available Now:

Featuring: Not So Scary Entrance Scenes, Character Meetings, The Headless Horseman, Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, HalloWishes Fireworks, Villains Mix and Mingle Live On Stage, Club Villain, Not So Scary Party Scenes, Haunted Mansion at Midnight, Bonus Easter Egg and more!

Seasons Greetings from Jeff Lange! Celebrate the holidays with this new DVD featuring the 2012 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Walt Disney World.

Features yearly favorites such as: “Cinderella’s Holiday Wish (Castle Lighting)“, “Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade“, All-New Celebrate The Magic! (Holiday Segment), “Holiday Wishes Fireworks – Celebrate the Spirit of the Season“, “Celebrate the Season Show“, Very Merry Party Scenes, and much more!

Join Ron Schneider as he chronicles his journey from the early days of Disneyland to his years at EPCOT Center’s Journey Into Imagination – including a previously unreleased ride-through of the classic original attraction!

The Ron Schneider Story (2012) – Ron shares in exciting detail the creative challenges he faced in bringing EPCOT Center’s only characters to vivid life. Anyone who’s a fan of Disney theme parks – or has ever held the dream of performing for an audience of millions – will enjoy these behind-the-scenes tales, told by a talented storyteller and theme park legend.

Journey Into Imagination with Commentary by Ron Schneider (1997) Ron offers up his thoughts and remembrances while you watch this never-before-seen footage from the original Journey Into Imagination!

Journey Into Imagination (1997) Enjoy this previously unreleased 1997 ride-through of the classic Journey Into Imagination. This version features the exterior, queue and complete ride including all of your favorite original scenes with Dreamfinder and Figment!

All New – The Very Best of Disney’s Nighttime Fireworks Spectaculars!

Jeff Lange takes you to Walt Disney World to experience the very best of Disney’s Nighttime Fireworks Spectaculars!

Featuring: Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky, Wishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams – 40th Anniversary Special Edition, IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, Let There Be Peace on Earth Finale, Fantasy in the Sky New Years Eve Fireworks and BONUS: The Magic, The Memories, and You! (Romance Segment).

Take a trip back in time to experience classic Walt Disney World “Frontierland” attractions. This fifth volume in the series features the following: Splash Mountain (1992), Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade (2006), Country Bear Jamboree (1992), Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (1997), Tom Sawyer Island (2006) and more!

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Take a trip back in time to experience classic Walt Disney World “Adventureland” attractions. This fourth volume in the series features the following: Adventureland Tour (1992-1997), Jungle Cruise (1993), Enchanted Tiki Birds Tropical Serenade (1992), Pirates of the Caribbean (original version including Barker Bird 1992), Pirates of the Caribbean (1997) and more!

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Take a trip back in time to experience classic Walt Disney World “Liberty Square” attractions. This third volume in the series features the following: The Hall of Presidents (Original Version – 1993), Mike Fink Keel Boats (opening day attraction – 1992), Haunted Mansion (original version – 1992), Haunted Mansion Bonus Ride (my final recording of the original version with some special surprises – 2006)!

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Walt Disney World Vintage Footage:

Jeff Lange turns back the clock to 1986, where you will experience Walt Disney World through the eyes of Disneyana documentarian Bob Welbaum. This incredible vintage footage includes select narration from Mr. Welbaum, who shot this video before recording was commonplace.